Maple Almond Granola with Coconut, Cinnamon, Cardamom & Dehydrated Strawberries (GF, Vegan)

8/28/2026

Maple Almond Granola Recipe Notes

This granola recipe is something I return to again and again. It’s delicious, simple, and adaptable. My go-to combination seems to be almonds and dehydrated strawberries, but feel free to use your favourite fruit and nut combination.

The granola is sweetened with maple syrup, and I love the addition of cinnamon and cardamom. It’s one of my favourite breakfasts served with yogurt and fresh fruit. I especially like it with frozen blueberries somehow. I thaw them for 30 seconds in the microwave, turning them into berries thawed enough to eat but still cold and just the tiniest bit icy, a perfect start to a warm summer morning.

How to Make Maple Almond Granola

1. Add oats, almonds, coconut, maple syrup, canola or coconut oil, cardamom, cinnamon and salt to a large bowl. (Fruit gets added after baking)

2. Stir everything until evenly combined.

3. Spread everything onto a parchment lined baking sheet. (or two smaller ones) Bake in a 300F oven, stirring every so often, for about 55 - 60 minutes, or until the oats are golden brown. (do not underbake or it won't be crispy)

4. Cool completely then add your favourite dried fruit.

Strawberry Granola
For whatever reason making my granola recipe during strawberry season has become a ritual. 2 pints of strawberries sliced and spread out onto the four trays that fit in my dehydrator is the right amount for this recipe. I will let them dehydrate for a few hours then I start checking on them. Inevitably some (the thinner ones) are ready first. They should be chewy and pliable when ready.

Of course, you can use whatever dried fruit you want!

To dehydrate my strawberries, I sliced 2 pints put them in my dehydrator at 140F. After 3 hours some of them were ready. However, some of the thicker ones took 4 times longer. I just keep checking every couple hours and removing any that are ready. For the record, dehydrated strawberries taste like candy, but are definitely a lot better for you!